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Oti Mabuse Receives Freedom Of The City Of London
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional 'delighted' .
Man Who Killed Wife In Bradford Knife Attack Jailed For Life
Kulsuma Akter was pushing a pram at the time .
Sizewell C Nuclear Power Plant Deal Struck
Costing around £38 billion.
Government Pledges To Transform Care For People With ME
The Government has pledged to give hundreds of thousands of people living with chronic fatigue syndrome “improved care closer to home".
Bush Driven By Crusade Against Evil UK Warned Ahead Of Iraq War
Newly released files reveal Britain’s ambassador saw US invasion of Iraq as part of President Bush’s personal mission, as Blair urged more time for diplomacy..
Benefits Law Change For Miscarriage Of Justice Victims Comes Into Force
Victims of miscarriages of justice will no longer have their compensation counted when claiming benefits under a law change coming into force on Tuesday..
Sanctions To Be Introduced To Target People Smuggling Gangs
Gang leaders, corrupt police officers and companies selling small boat equipment for Channel crossings could face having their assets frozen and being banned from travel to the UK in efforts to curb the people-smuggling trade..
Long Term Triple Lock Commitment Out Of Scope Of Pensions Commission
A long-term commitment to the triple lock on pensions is not in the scope of the resurrected Pensions Commission, Liz Kendall has said..
Lammy And Counterparts Accuse Israel Of Depriving Gazans Of Human Dignity
David Lammy has joined other foreign ministers in condemning the Israeli government for depriving Gazans “of human dignity” as they called on the war to “end now”..
10 Year Old Boy Who Died In Bus Crash Named By Police
A 10-year-old boy who died in a bus crash while returning from a school trip to a zoo has been named by police..
Starmer Says Boosting Living Standards Is Central Focus Of His Government
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted people to feel better-off and more secure by the time of the next election as he set out his priorities in government..
Talisman Sabre 2025 How The RAF Is Supporting 19 Nations
The Royal Air Force is participating in one of the largest multinational military exercises across thousands of miles in Australia. .
Ofwat Scrapped To End Water Regulation That Failed Customers And Environment
Ofwat will be abolished as part of an overhaul of a “broken” water regulation system that failed customers and the environment, the Government has confirmed..
Worst Places In The UK To Have A Heart Stoppage Identified
A charity has identified some of the UK’s “defibrillator deserts”, highlighting which places in the UK people could be least likely to get urgent help if their heart suddenly stops..
GPs To Make Football Available On Prescription For Depression Sufferers
Live football will be made available on prescription to help alleviate symptoms of depression under a scheme being piloted by a Labour MP and Ecotricity-owner Dale Vince..
New Girlguiding Badges Encourage Girls To Laugh Share And Discover
Girl guides will be rewarded for everything from sleeping and laughing to grooving and sharing their “guiding sparkle” thanks to a range of new badges adding to and replacing traditional ones..
New AI Tool Could Speed Up Skin Cancer Diagnoses In Remote Parts Of World
A researcher at a Scottish university has developed AI tools that could give people in remote areas of the world access to fast and potentially life-saving skin cancer diagnoses..
Overhaul Water Regulators Into One Single Body Landmark Review Recommends
The system for regulating water companies should be overhauled and replaced with one body for England and one body for Wales, a landmark review of the sector has advised..
Englands Jess Carter Targeted By Racist Abuse During Euro 2025
England defender Jess Carter has revealed she has been the target of “a lot of racial abuse” during Euro 2025..
Water Bills To See Small Steady Rise Despite Reform Plans Says Reed
Households will continue to face rising water bills despite an overhaul of how the sector is regulated, the Environment Secretary has said, but increases will be “small” and “steady”..
Local News
Sussex Police slammed over 'absurd' decision to stop counting phone thefts
Sussex Police has been branded 'absurd' after admitting it has no idea whether phone thefts are rising, as it has stopped counting.
The 'run down' Sussex seaside town named the worst in the UK - do you agree?
Which? has revealed the "best and worst seaside towns in the UK" following its "biggest ever seaside survey".
Two new honorary canons appointed at Chichester Cathedral
Revd Emma Ham-Riche and Revd Robert Norbury have been named honorary canons of Chichester Cathedral for their service to the diocese.
The 3 beach hotels in Sussex that have been crowned among the best in the UK
Publisher Conde Nast Traveller has revealed the 17 best beach hotels in the UK.
Sussex entrepreneur awarded MBE as part of King's Birthday Honours
Sussex businessman Matt Turner has received an MBE for services to business and charity in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Student creates tool to change how women fit their bras
Brighton student Olivia Goode creates FORME, an adaptable bra fitting tool aimed at improving accuracy, comfort, and confidence.
Don't judge all South Africans by a few unpleasant ones
Can you imagine the outcry if a song was written about England with the refrain I’ve never met a nice Englishman which suggests that the English smell like baboons and that they are ignorant loud-mouths with no sense of humour? Well that is what South Africans in the mid-1980s had to endure when Spitting Image performed their song I’ve never met a nice South African. It was released as the B-side of the chart-topping Chicken Song.
Ban on single-use disposable vapes extended to West Sussex
From June 1, 2025, West Sussex will enforce a national ban on single-use vapes through its Trading Standards teams.
Babies to take over Brighton pool for fundraising Splashathon
Brighton's Water Babies will swim in fancy dress from June 30 to July 6 to raise money for Tommy’s and Children’s Alliance.
New studio space opening with packed programme of comedy, music, and theatre
The Nest, a new 120-seat studio space at CFT, opens July 31 with a weekend of comedy, dance, music, and family shows.
Sussex marketing agency named as one of the best places to work in the UK
The full-service marketing agency falls under the small organisation category.
Teens gather on seafront to celebrate end of GCSEs
Teenagers have gathered on the seafront to celebrate the end of GCSEs.
Teens gather on seafront to celebrate end of GCSEs
Teenagers have gathered on the seafront to celebrate the end of GCSEs.
Teen rape case against police officer dropped
A police officer accused of raping a teenager has had the charges against him dropped.
Teen rape case against police officer dropped
A police officer accused of raping a teenager has had the charges against him dropped.
Teen rape case against police officer dropped
A police officer accused of raping a teenager has had the charges against him dropped.
Decision made on whether council in Sussex will merge with one in Surrey
The government has declared that there will be no merger between Crawley Borough Council and Reigate & Banstead Borough Council.
Police message to parents about pupils celebrating end of GCSEs on seafront
Police have said they are continuing to crack down on disorder at end-of-year gatherings.
Chimney sweep is caught 'lying and cheating' loyal customers out of £30k
A chimney sweep who swindled more than £30,000 out of trusting regular customers over more than two years has been jailed.
Ice cream seller says hot weather is like 'Christmas' as business thrives
A “veteran” ice cream lady said the hot weather this week is like “Christmas” for her business.